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Cuba Names 32 Agents Killed in US Attack on Venezuela

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Cuba has officially released the names of 32 agents who died during a U.S. military attack in Venezuela. These individuals, aged between 26 and 67, were part of the Venezuelan security apparatus and included various ranks from colonels to soldiers. The Cuban government condemned the U.S. action as a 'criminal act of aggression' and declared two days of official mourning starting Monday. The agents were reportedly involved in missions at the request of Venezuelan authorities, and their deaths highlight the ongoing military and intelligence collaboration between Cuba and Venezuela, which has been in place since 2000. The total number of casualties from the U.S. intervention remains unclear as Venezuela has not disclosed its losses.

Key Details: • Official mourning in Cuba for two days starting Monday. • The deceased agents ranged in age from 26 to 67 years. • The attack occurred during an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. • Cuba and Venezuela have a long-standing cooperation agreement since 2000.

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VenezuelaYván GilCaracasBruno RodríguezMiguel Díaz-CanelFuerzas Armadas RevolucionariasMinisterio del Interior

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